Investors alleged that drugmaker Pfizer violated federal securities laws by making false, misleading or incomplete statements regarding the cardiovascular risks of Celebrex and Bextra. Seeger Weiss helped secure a $486 million settlement on behalf of the investors.
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Seeger Weiss attorneys played a key role in this case, helping negotiate an efficient and positive settlement for investor plaintiffs. Partner Dave Buchanan developed a slate of experts to overcome Pfizer’s early science challenges to the case. Founding partner Chris Seeger led the plaintiff’s presentation and examinations during the seven-day Daubert hearing.
Following pre-trial motion practice and ensuing appeals, Pfizer settled the case, resulting in a $486 million cash settlement fund for the class of aggrieved investors.
Pfizer allegedly misled shareholders about risks associated with two prescription medications: arthritis medication, Celebrex, and painkiller, Bextra. Evidence indicated that Pfizer recognized the potential cardiovascular risks of these medications but deliberately concealed these risks from shareholders. Plaintiffs alleged that these omissions violated federal securities laws, defrauding a class of investors.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Bryce Martinez, represented by the attorneys at Seeger Weiss and Morgan & Morgan, filed a lawsuit yesterday alleging ultra-processed food manufacturers including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, and Nestle, deliberately engineered addictive products and targeted children through deceptive marketing, fueling a child health crisis. Martinez, who lives near Philadelphia, developed type 2 diabetes […]
Best Lawyers® has issued the 15th edition of Best Law Firms® in the United States, recognizing Seeger Weiss with national and metropolitan rankings for the firm’s work in mass tort, product liability, environmental, and medical malpractice litigation. The Best Law Firms® rankings are a trusted standard in the legal profession, highlighting law firms that have […]
Seeger Weiss partners Parvin Aminolroaya, Shauna Itri, and Jennifer Scullion recently sat down with Litigation Daily to discuss their paths to securing leadership positions in multidistrict litigations (MDLs) and share insights on the evolving landscape of complex litigation leadership. The interview comes at a significant moment for all three partners, who have recently secured prominent […]
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